One Big Health Nut

Belly fat is a huge concern to anyone that has it.  Losing the belly fat is a priority.  You want to eliminate belly fat because you want to look good and be healthy.  And you know that eliminating the subcutaneous fat covering your abdominal region will bring you closer to six pack abs.  But there is another type of belly fat that presents another more compelling reason to lose the fat.  A second type of fat, called visceral fat, will cause significant health risks.   

Visceral belly fat surrounds your organs.  The visceral fat will increase your risk of heart disease and ultimately can lead to type 2 diabetes.  A condition known as metabolic syndrome is related to the presence of visceral fat around your internal organs.  Visceral fat can cause high cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar.  This condition was found to be prevalent in overweight and normal weight people who had high percentages of visceral fat.   

It is evident that belly fat can be dangerous.  Even if you are not overweight you may be at risk.  Visceral fat is hidden, surrounding your internal organs.  This type of fat causes health problems that can be irreversible.  It is important to take steps to eliminate this unseen threat.  As with many other health related conditions, exercise and diet are key.  So if your New Year’s resolutions included better eating or more exercise, this is just another reason why your successful completion of these goals is so important.